Doi Inthanon

Enjoy good food and coffee beside a beautiful hydrangea garden.

A short, atmospheric walk through mossy forest makes this a good choice for visitors short on time. Enjoy ancient trees and moss-covered shrines rather than open mountain views.

This convenient village near the summit has accommodation, places to eat and a dramatic waterfall backdrop. Visit in January for pink blossoms across the surrounding mountain landscape.

This peaceful Karen village is a rewarding stop after hiking, with locally grown coffee and opportunities to meet residents. Traditional homestays offer another way to experience the village.

Explore cloud forests, rice paddies, waterfalls and hill tribe villages around Thailand’s highest mountain. The author recommends allowing two or three days to enjoy the park.

Camp in a pine forest close to the summit to get ahead of the morning crowds. Bring your own tent or pay extra for one to be provided.

The authors stayed here and recommend its cozy tent-style cabins and spectacular valley views.

A favorite dining stop for its lovely views across the valley toward Siriphum Waterfall.

This two-hour circular hike crosses jungle and open grassland with sweeping valley views. Go early for clouds below the viewpoints and hike with a compulsory local Hmong guide.

Listed among the authors’ favorite accommodation options in Doi Inthanon.

Stop here after hiking to Mae Klang Luang for coffee the author rates as the best in the surrounding area.

This towering, tiered waterfall sits in a peaceful forest setting away from the park’s busiest sights. The author recommends a dip in the pools or the 700-meter ascent to the main viewpoint for a picnic.

Included in the authors’ selection of favorite places to stay around Doi Inthanon.

Follow a Karen guide through jungle, rice fields and waterfalls on this two-hour hike. The route finishes in Baan Mae Klang Luang, where you can sample locally grown coffee.

See this waterfall from a traditional bamboo bridge along the Pha Dok Siew Nature Trail.

Arrive at sunrise for views over a valley often blanketed in clouds, then explore the peaceful terraces and gardens around the King and Queen pagodas.

This large waterfall forms a striking backdrop to Baan Khun Klang and can be admired from throughout the village.

Stop along the main road for powerful cascades, cooling spray and the chance to photograph double rainbows. Nearby short trails offer different views, but swimming is prohibited.